Ascent Equipment List

The Ascent Equipment/Packing List for NWE Campers

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH FIRST AND LAST NAME.

Every camper must bring the items listed below (Items bolded are available to rent from IdRaHaJe for an additional fee):

 

Clothing

  • 1 pair of pants (fleece, light-weight wool, or synthetic)
  • Medium weight shirt or sweater (fleece or wool)
  • Medium weight jacket (fleece or wool)
    (Avoid cotton hoodies)
  • Long sleeve polypropylene shirt (Under Armor type material) – Rent one for $7
  • Windbreaker
  • Rain Jacket or poncho
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear/undergarments
  • Pair of hiking shorts
  • Two pairs of shoes or boots
    • Pair of shoes that can get wet (tennis shoes or sandals with back strap)
    • Pair of hiking shoes or boots (well broken in with good tread for hiking).
  • 3 pairs of wool or synthetic socks (or equivalent – No cotton!)
  • Beanie/warm hat and lightweight gloves
  • Sun hat (ex. baseball cap)
  • Long underwear pants (polypro/Under Armor)
  • One-piece swimming suit

 

Equipment

  • Backpack (65 liters or larger) – Rent one for $20
  • Down or synthetic mummy sleeping bag (rated to +20°F or colder) – Rent one for $15
  • Whistle (borrow one for free)
  • Compass – Rent one for $3
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun block lotion labeled with camper’s first and last name
  • Pillow- for nights at IdRaHaJe
  • Daypack (school backpack or similar size backpack). – Rent one for $10
  • Head lamp or small flashlight with extra batteries
  • Bandanna
  • Bible
  • Notebook and pen/pencil
  • Insect repellent
  • Chapstick
  • Water bottle
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Towel
  • Bathroom accessories (toiletries, towel, wash cloth, shower shoes, etc.)

 

Optional Items

  • Camper Medications in original container and box with our Medication Form (View our Camper Paperwork page for medication guidelines.)
  • Camera (don’t bring an expensive one; we do not allow phones to be used as cameras)
  • Rock climbing shoes – Rent a pair for $15
  • Frisbee or hacky sack
  • Reading book or deck of playing cards
  • Spending money
  • Personal snacks (no gum, sunflower seeds, or nuts of any kind.)

 

Do NOT Bring

  • Snacks that contain nuts or gum
  • Electronic Devices (Cell Phones, Smart-watches, E-Readers, Ipods, etc.)
  • Knives, firearms, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, vape devices, etc.

 

Camp Provides

  • Leaders/Guides
  • Climbing equipment
  • Food
  • First aid